Pomona police arrest two in shooting after car chase, foot pursuit

POMONA >> Police arrested two men Monday night following a shooting, car chase and ending with a foot pursuit.

Around 6:45 p.m. officers responded to the area of Dupont Street and Cathy Avenue after a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting, according to a police news release. Callers said the vehicle involved was a red Chevrolet Astro van.

Police saw the van pulling away, according to the release. Officers gave chase, and a short time later two men left the van and fled on foot.

One of the men was immediately taken into custody, the other a short time later, officials said.

Sergio C. DeLaCruz, 21, of Pomona and Carlos A. Monge, 24, of Fontana, were both booked at the Pomona City Jail on suspicion of attempted murder. They are being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Police recovered the gun.

The shooting victim was treated at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire personnel and flown to an area hospital in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call police at 909-620-2085.